Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 33 | 23 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons held off the Magic 117-109. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.